Using the PerfectWave DAC MK II

the mk1 sounded great when released in 2009....the mk2 sounds even better. am yet to hear any digital front end (anywhere near this price point) that sounds better then the pwt/pwd/bridge.

have not compared it to any of the newer high end dacs but did a/b/c it against two much costlier dacs three years ago (both were Esoteric's from previous years). neither sounded better then the pwdmk1. 2 friend ruled it a tie but i preferred the pwd. not sure if this was a fair comparison as the esoteric units were 1 and 2 year old at the time...while the pwd had only been out 4 months. unfortunately, those were the cards i was dealt.

regardless...you'll need to spend alot more loot to beat this dac imho.

get the mk2....and the bridge if you stream. if you still like spinning disc's...get the pwt as well (perfect match for the pwd). together...they make for a fantastic digi front end that's hard to beat without spending alot more loot.

We will be having a shootout in a couple weeks with the PWDII, M51, Buffalo III, D2 (Anedio) and a Hilo. Will get back when done.

I will say that as of right now, the PWDII is the finest sounding DAC in the under $2.5k budget(used of course). I'm breaking in the Hilo now. Since you've got vinyl, this unit does A/D too.

Has anyone compared the PSW DAC2 to the Wyred DACs?

I currently own the PW Transport feeding a Wyred DAC1 via Black Cat 75 ohm cable. Im thinking about the PS DAC2 and using the HDMI I2S.
Besides the DAC comparo, what are your feelings on 75 ohm vs I2S?

Thanks

Emil, I sold my PW Transport (and I sometimes regret it) before I decided to also sell my PW DAC MK II and I can honestly say they are a match made in haven using the I2S connection. I know of others who have compared the PW MK II and the Wyred DAC1 and DAC2 and as nice as the Wyred are the PW MK II is in another league.
The I2S is a much better why to go then a 75 ohm cable if you have a choice.
If you have the PW Transport do your self a favor and GET a PW DAC MK II, whomever it is from.

agree with Hifial. i've wanted to ditch my pwt since installing the bridge, but can't bring myself to doing so. system sounds great streaming but when it's time for critical listening...i still reach for the shiny disc's. the pwt/pwd-mk2 combo via I2S connection sounds fantastic. tough to beat period when it come to hi-res burned to dvd imho.